Power smart DB7653 User Manual page 15

Auger System
1 Chute assembly clogged
2 Foreign object in auger causing auger to
stop
3 Auger belt loose, slipping, worn or damaged 3 Replace auger belt or adjust auger control cable tension
4 Auger belt tension cable loose, damaged or
binding
5 Auger blade(s) damaged or bent
6 Auger drive mechanical damage, auger
Auger not rotating
drive system not rotating freely (binding)
when auger control
handle engaged or
Not blowing snow or
7 Inadequate amount of snow
Poor snow blowing
performance
8 Snow too heavy or wet or has other
material in it
9 Forward speed too fast while blowing snow,
overload
10 Engine not running at rated speed under
load
1 Auger tension pulley arm return spring
broken or missing
2 Auger tension pulley arm stuck or binding
3 Foreign material on pulleys and belt, oil,
Auger belt broken, or
grease, dirt etc.
repeated failure
4 Auger pulleys misaligned, loose, damaged
or bent
5 Incorrect or damaged auger belt
6 Incorrect auger belt tension
1 Auger cable tension too tight, belt to tight
Auger rotating when
auger control handle
2 Auger tension pulley arm return spring
released
broken or missing
1 Loose or damaged parts, auger blades bent
Excessive Vibration
or impeller damaged or binding
1 Clean chute and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
2 Remove object from auger
4 Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
5 Replace auger blade(s)
6 Check bearings, bushings and all system parts for damage or mechanical binding. Repair or replace as
necessary using proper lubrication
7 Ingest an adequate amount of snow to allow snow to compact enough to be moved through augers
8 Depending on ambient temperature, humidity levels, and overall climate conditions including actual snow
conditions, there may be no solution as snow may be too wet or compacted to move or throw. If snow is
filled with foreign material, damage to the snow thrower may result. Avoid snow with foreign materials.
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10 Have engine inspected and RPM tested under load to ensure engine is operating at the recommended
RPM. Check for machine mechanical binding causing engine to not run at rated RPM.
1 Replace tension arm return spring
2 Repair or replace tension arm as necessary
3 Clean belt and pulleys as necessary, replace belt if necessary
4 Replace or align pulleys as necessary
5 Replace with correct size and type belt
6 Adjust auger cable tension
1 Adjust auger cable tension
2 Replace tension arm return spring
1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check and tighten all bolts and nuts. Inspect
auger for damage or foreign objects restricting rotation.
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